IGSP Entry Dates and Deadlines
Gateway I
At this level, you enter directly into University credit-bearing courses.
Eligibility Details: TOEFL iBT 104 or higher; no component score lower than 26
| Spring 2012 Entry | Summer 2012 Entry | Fall 2012 Entry | |
| Application Deadline | November 1, 2011 | April 1, 2012 | July 1, 2012 |
| University Course Dates | January 11-May 8 | Summer I: May 21 - June 29, 2012 Summer II: July 3 - August 10, 2012 | September 5 - December 19, 2012 |
| Continued University Study | You have the opportunity to continue studying full time in credit courses for one or two additional semesters beyond your first University semester. For more details on continued Universities studies, visit the Curriculum, Tuition and Fees, and FAQs sites. | ||
Gateway II
At this level, you take advanced English and academic preparation courses for 2 months, then begin University credit-bearing courses. An alternate full-time option is to simultaneously take part-time advanced English and academic preparation and part-time credit courses.
Eligibility Details: TOEFL iBT 100 minimum; no component score lower than 20
| Spring Entry | Summer Entry | Fall Entry | |
| Application Deadline | November 1, 2011 | April 1, 2012 | July 1, 2012 |
| ELP Course Dates | January 4 - February 24, 2012 | April 25 - June 15, 2012 | August 29 - October 19, 2012 |
| University Course Dates | January 11 - May 8, 2012 | Summer I: May 21 - June 29, 2012 Summer II: July 3 - August 10, 2012 | September 5 - December 19, 2012 |
| Continued University Study | You have the opportunity to continue studying full time in credit courses for one or two additional semesters beyond your first University semester. For more details on continued Universities studies, visit the Curriculum, Tuition and Fees, and FAQs sites. | ||
Gateway III
At this level, you study academic English and study skills for one semester (4 months) before you begin your University credit-bearing courses.
Eligibility Details: TOEFL iBT 90–99
| Spring Entry | Summer Entry | Fall Entry | |
| Application Deadline | November 1, 2011 | April 1, 2012 | July 1, 2012 |
| ELP Course Dates | January 4 - April 20, 2012 | April 25 - August 17, 2012 | August 29 - December 14, 2012 |
| University Course Dates | January 11- May 8, 2012 | Summer I: May 21 - June 29, 2012 Summer II: July 3 - August 10, 2012 | September 5 - December 19, 2012 |
| Continued University Study | You have the opportunity to continue studying full time in credit courses for one or two additional semesters beyond your first University semester. For more details on continued Universities studies, visit the Curriculum, Tuition and Fees, and FAQs sites. | ||
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